Pilot Randomized Control Trial Comparing Oral Ketamine and Oral Oxycodone for Pain Control in Emergency Department Patients (NCT07670507)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this pilot randomized clinical trial is to learn if oral ketamine intervention can control pain in emergency department patients whose providers feel the need for additional pain medication. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does oral ketamine result in a different mean change in pain scores compared with oral oxycodone? * Is there a difference in the need for additional opioid administration within 24 hours after the initial dose of study medication (oral ketamine vs oral oxycodone)? Researchers will compare oral ketamine to oral oxycodone to see if there is a difference in pain control or the need for additional opioid administration. Participants will: * Fill out a survey prior to study medication administration assessing pain scores, pain presentation, and medication history * Be randomized to and receive a dose of oral ketamine or oral oxycodone as the study medication for pain control * Fill out a survey assessing pain control, side effects, and safety outcomes * Receive follow-up phone calls at 1 and 3 months after enrollment to assess pain and opioid use
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Albany Medical Center Emergency Department — Albany, New York
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Albany Medical Center Emergency Department — Albany, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (518) 262-3443
Email: waxmanm@amc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.